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How to Play Guitar in the Key of G-Sharp/A-Flat

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The key of G-sharp/A-flat is not a very common key in guitar-driven music. It can, however, be used to make a nice transition from the keys of G or F-sharp.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Guitar Amplifiers
  • Guitar Cables
  • Guitar Cases
  • Guitar Picks
  • Guitar Slide
  • Guitar Stands
  • Guitar Straps
  • Guitars
  • Metronome
  • Set Of Guitar Strings
  • Sheet Music For Guitar

    The C-sharp/D-flat, D-sharp/E-flat and E-sharp/F Minor Chords

  1. Step 1

    Lay your index finger across the fourth fret, pressing down firmly on all of the strings to begin the C-sharp/D-flat chord.

  2. Step 2

    Place your middle finger on the sixth fret of the D string.

  3. Step 3

    Place your ring finger on the sixth fret of the G string.

  4. Step 4

    Place your pinky on the sixth fret of the B string.

  5. Step 5

    Strum the strings downward to play the C-sharp/D-flat chord. 

  6. Step 6

    Lay your index finger across the sixth fret, pressing down firmly on all of the strings to begin the D-sharp/E-flat chord.

  7. Step 7

    Place your middle finger on the eighth fret of the D string.

  8. Step 8

    Place your ring finger on the eighth fret of the G string.

  9. Step 9

    Place your pinky on the eighth fret of the B string.

  10. Step 10

    Strum the strings downward to play the D-sharp/E-flat chord.

  11. Step 11

    Lay your index finger across all the strings on the first fret firmly to begin the E-sharp/F Minor chord.

  12. Step 12

    Place your pinky on the third fret of the D string.

  13. Step 13

    Place your ring finger on the third fret of the A string.

  14. Step 14

    Strum the strings downward to play the E-sharp/F Minor chord.

  15. The Key of G-sharp/A-flat

  16. Step 1

    Freely strum the sequence G-sharp/A-flat, C-sharp/D-flat, D-sharp/E-flat. Disregard tempo and meter for now.

  17. Step 2

    Strum each chord four times repeating the sequence of G-sharp/A-flat, C-sharp/D-flat, D-sharp/E-flat.

  18. Step 3

    Strum G-sharp/A-flat four times, C-sharp/D-flat two times, and D-sharp/E-flat two times and repeat.

  19. Step 4

    Repeat Step 23 while keeping a steady tempo. Use a metronome if accessible.

  20. Step 5

    Strum G-sharp/A-flat four times, C-sharp/D-flat two times, and D-sharp/E-flat four times.

  21. Step 6

    Strum each chord two times.

  22. Step 7

    Strum G-sharp/A-flat two times, C-sharp/D-flat two times, E-sharp/F Minor four times, and D-sharp/E-flat four times.

  23. Step 8

    Experiment with your own variations and progressions.

  24. The G-sharp/A-flat Chord

  25. Step 1

    Review and memorize the names of the strings. Lowest to highest, they are E-A-D-G-B-E.

  26. Step 2

    Lay your index finger firmly across all the strings on the fourth fret.

  27. Step 3

    Place your middle finger on the fifth fret of the G string.

  28. Step 4

    Place your pinky on the sixth fret of the D string.

  29. Step 5

    Place your ring finger on the sixth fret of the A string.

  30. Step 6

    Strum the chord downward, lowest strings toward the highest.

Tips & Warnings
  • It is very important to keep your index finger firmly against the fret board for all the chords in this key. All notes should sound out equally and without a buzzing sound.

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